The New York Building Envelope Symposium sponsored by Kemper System America Inc. drew about 50 consultants and specifiers to a one-day educational forum at the 101 Club on Park Avenue in New York, Nov. 16.

“The roots of our success are here in New York, so we wanted to give back with a co-sponsored event that would allow participants to network and learn from multiple perspectives,” says Richard Doornink, president and managing director, Kemper System America. “ZinCo, KEIM and Kemper are all complementary systems.”

“CE credits are helpful, but the main reason I attend is to learn what’s new and to stay up-to-date on materials, systems and code requirements for the building envelope,” says Kevin Bone, principal of Bone Levine Architects. The New York City-based firm has experience in architectural and structural upgrades, building additions, exterior envelope design and maintenance, and historic preservation. The firm also has realized numerous award-winning designs for residential projects and is known for its research on the water infrastructure of the city.

Presenter Nicholas Smith, national account manager of ZinCo USA, comments, “We received a lot of feedback from attendees, including those at various stages of green roof design.” The consulting firm has been involved on several of the same green roof projects as Kemper System in New York and beyond. “High-rise urban environments are challenging for green roofs, so you have to design them properly if you expect long-term performance,” he says.

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